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Panfried Red Snapper With Chipotle Butter Recipe

Savor the sizzling perfection of pan-fried red snapper, elevated by a vibrant chipotle butter sauce. This gourmet recipe (inspired by a July 2001 magazine feature) delivers a quick, flavorful, and impressive meal. Tender red snapper fillets are expertly seared to golden perfection, then generously topped with a creamy, smoky chipotle butter that will tantalize your taste buds. A simple yet elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 447.4 kcal
Protein 91g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Panfried Red Snapper With Chipotle Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning fish
  • 2 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 lime wedge (for serving)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How to Make Panfried Red Snapper With Chipotle Butter

  1. **Prepare the Chipotle Butter:**
  2. In a small bowl, mash together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely minced, adjust to your spice preference), 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mash with a fork until well combined.
  3. **Prepare the Fish:**
  4. Pat 2 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets dry with paper towels. Cut each fillet in half crosswise.
  5. Season both sides of each fillet generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour on a shallow plate.
  7. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour, gently shaking off any excess.
  8. **Cook the Fish:**
  9. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
  10. Pan-fry the fish fillets in batches, skin-side down first, for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  11. As each batch is cooked, transfer the fillets to a serving plate using a slotted spatula. Add more oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
  12. **Serve:**
  13. Top each red snapper fillet with a generous dollop of chipotle butter. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

46g

Carbs

2g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Seafood Easy Fish Saltwater Fish